We are responsible for server administration and the security of its network. As a customer of ours, you are responsible for the administration and security of your website. <\/span>Outdated versions of Joomla installations, themes & plugins could result in your website being attacked. <\/b><\/p>\n Joomla\u2019s wide availability makes it an appealing target for intruders. <\/span>We\u2019d like to provide you with security tips so that you can secure your Joomla website against vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n Vulnerabilities are what makes your website susceptible to intrusions from outsiders with malicious intent.<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n All Joomla sites and extensions should be checked regularly for issues and updates. 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3. Use a very strong password<\/span><\/h3>\n
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4. Install security-related plugins<\/span><\/h3>\n
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5. Avoid using default configurations<\/span><\/h3>\n
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6. Make backups<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Tips to Secure Your Joomla Website<\/h2>\r\nWe are responsible for server administration and the security of its network. As a customer of ours, you are responsible for the administration and security of your website. <\/span>Outdated versions of Joomla installations, themes & plugins could result in your website being attacked. <\/b>\r\n\r\nJoomla\u2019s wide availability makes it an appealing target for intruders. <\/span>We\u2019d like to provide you with security tips so that you can secure your Joomla website against vulnerabilities.\r\n\r\nVulnerabilities are what makes your website susceptible to intrusions from outsiders with malicious intent.<\/span>\u00a0<\/b>\r\n
1. Keep your site updated<\/h3>\r\nAll Joomla sites and extensions should be checked regularly for issues and updates. Older versions of Joomla are not maintained with security updates. <\/span>\r\n
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2. Carefully choose which themes and plugins you download <\/span><\/h3>\r\nIt only takes one plugin or template to make you vulnerable.<\/span>\r\n
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3. Use a very strong password<\/span><\/h3>\r\nA strong password protects your website content and prevents intruders from gaining access to your admin account, where they can install malicious scripts that can potentially compromise your entire website. Many potential vulnerabilities can be avoided with a strong password. <\/span>\r\n
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4. Install security-related plugins<\/span><\/h3>\r\nCarefully choose a Joomla security plugin that will protect your website. For example, plugins that block incorrect logins, notify you of new edits and warn you when your site is vulnerable to attack.<\/span>\r\n
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5. Avoid using default configurations<\/span><\/h3>\r\nChanging your default settings adds another thin layer of protection against intruders. In Joomla the default name for the Super Administrator is \u201cadmin\u201d and most intruders know this. <\/span>\r\n
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6. Make backups<\/span><\/h3>\r\nBefore you delete anything, make a full backup of your site. Our backups are only intended for disaster recovery purposes. <\/span>\r\n
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